Russian Samovar, New York

Expensive

Yes. I have a lot to say. The service was awful. The waiters attend mostly the tables with the regular customers. We went to the place Sunday evening. I called the restaurant a few times to make sure I do not need a reservation since one was specified in groupon. I was told that I can come any time I want and will be welcome. I was with the bottle of wine and a little bit of caviar. Blinis were kind of out of picture. Just 4 between my husband and me. So if you have ever tried crepes, you would know what I am talking about. When I asked for more since they are disappeared from our plates within 30 sec, I was told that there are no more blines. The excuse was that a lot of people came with groupon and ate all of them. So we were offered bread in stead of the unlimited blinis. Of course we r refused. Then we were given frozen mini pancakes so we can finish the caviar. When I asked to speak to the owner since I was hungry and drunk after drinking wine without any food, I was told that the owner is sick and they r sorry about the shortage of food and disappeared again to attend the regular customers. The most disgusting experience. I hope they will serve you better

A definite recommendation! Try the infused vodkas too they are delicious. Thr food atmosphere and vodka are tons better then the place across thr street.

Really good food and great atmosphere